Sam Houston Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden
TO BE A COWBOY (8) brings the strongest recent trial form, 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m last start, beaten 1.3L after racing handy, and looks the one to beat back to a similar trip. EAGLE DESIRE (10) also appeals off a Sam Houston 302m 3rd, beaten 2L after box-seating from the inside, and draws wide this time. MARVELOUS MARV (2) resumes but has proven speed, last seen running 2nd at Will Rogers Downs over 366m by 0.25L after leading, and can feature dropping to 301m. Others come through weaker efforts, with several debutants or unexposed runners adding some query to the map.
Jockey: Rosendo Pina Garcia
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debuting 9th of 10 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 3.6L on a Fast track. Drew barrier 5 there and now lands the inside gate. Carries 56kg again for Rosendo Pina Garcia for trainer Rene Talamantes. Can improve from the low draw.
Jockey: Noe Villatoro
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 182 days and draws barrier 2 for Jose Luis Sanchez III with Noe Villatoro up. Last start 2nd of 9 after leading at Will Rogers Downs over 366m on 11 Nov, beaten 0.25L on FAST with 56kg. Previously 3rd over 320m then 4th in a Futurity trial, and won at Fair Meadows Tulsa over 274m prior. Consistent sprinter who can feature with the right jump.
Jockey: Alejandro Medina
Weight: 56kgs
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Colt trained by Bradley C. Bolen, drawn barrier 3 with Alejandro Medina up at 56kg. USA-bred by One Valiant Hero out of Lady Ellabella. Limited disclosed form details, so keep expectations measured. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Eleazar Hernandez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after debut 7th of 8 at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 5.8L on a fast track with 56kg. Draws better from barrier 4 after jumping from 6 last time for Shae L. Cox with Eleazar Hernandez up. Can improve.
Jockey: Luis Maldonado
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off an 18-day turnaround. Last start 9th of 9 at Sam Houston over 320m on 24 Apr, beaten 11.5L in a Futurity Trial, with 56kg on a fast track from barrier 3. Luis Maldonado rides again for Jorge Rivas Correa, and draws barrier 5 with no weight change. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with experience.
Jockey: Alfredo Garza
Weight: 56kgs
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Unraced colt by Duponte out of Shes Relentlesswagon. Draws barrier 6 for trainer Brian Stroud with Alfredo Garza to ride at 56kg. Debut profile only, no exposed form to assess. Can feature with a clean break and early speed.
Jockey: Jose Villarreal
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Bolt Of Fire on debut last month at Sam Houston. Last start 6th of 9 after settling 7th over 320y on 24 Apr, beaten 4.3L in Futurity Trial 78 on FT, with 56kg. Drops back 19y and draws one lower from barrier 7 under Jose Villarreal for Francisco Perez Jr. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Francisco Giles
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes off a 25-day break after a solid 3rd at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.3L in a Futurity Trial 78 after settling 4th. Earlier finished 5th at Louisiana Downs over 274m on 6 Mar at $17. Barrier shifts from 10 to 8 here, with Francisco Giles sticking and 56kg again. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Jockey: Jose Alvarez
Weight: 56kgs
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Gelding trained by John Boegner with Jose Alvarez booked. Draws barrier 9 and carries 56kg. USA-bred by Special Royal Corona out of Barbie Bok. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Olvin Martinez
Weight: 56kgs
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Placed on debut at Sam Houston over 302m on 17 Apr, 3rd of 10, beaten 2L on a fast track. Drew the rail that day and stuck on behind Jb Jess Flexxin. Now draws wider from barrier 10 for Joseph D. Manucy with Olvin Martinez up. Can feature with natural improvement second start.